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Laurie • Aug 26, 2026, 10:27 am EDT

Bitcoin Holds Near $79,000 as Market Cools After Strong Weekly Rally

Bitcoin held near $79,000 on Wednesday following a strong week for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin has gained approximately 23% over the past seven days, while trading activity remained elevated across spot and futures markets. The broader crypto market moved lower Wednesday, with several major digital assets giving back a portion of their recent gains. Ethereum, XRP and Solana were among the cryptocurrencies trading lower during the session. Bitcoin Holds After 23% Weekly Gain Bitcoin’s latest move follows a significant week for the digital asset market. Despite Wednesday’s modest decline, Bitcoin continues to hold most of its weekly advance, keeping the

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johnd • Aug 10, 2023, 11:18 am EDT

ChatGPT-Based Search Enhances Blockchain Encyclopedia IQ.wiki

Elevate your exploration of blockchain insights with IQ.wiki’s revolutionary integration of ChatGPT-powered search. Uncover a seamless and intuitive way to navigate the depths of blockchain knowledge as AI-driven technology transforms the IQ.wiki encyclopedia into a dynamic and comprehensive resource. Experience the next level of information retrieval, where cutting-edge AI enhances your understanding of blockchain concepts and applications like never before.

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johnd • Aug 3, 2023, 1:57 pm EDT

Base Unleashed: Coinbase’s Layer-2 Blockchain Seeks to Transform Decentralized Applications

Coinbase, the largest publicly traded U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed the forthcoming launch of Base, its layer-2 blockchain network, scheduled for public release on August 9. Built using the Optimism’s OP Stack, Base has been designed to offer a safe, cost-effective, and developer-friendly platform for creating on-chain applications. Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) chain, was cultivated within Coinbase, combining a decade’s worth of experience in building crypto products. The plan is to gradually decentralize the chain over time, with no current intentions to introduce a new network token. One of the major attributes of Base is that it is

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carlp • Jul 19, 2023, 12:24 pm EDT

U.S. Senate Eyes Stricter Controls on DeFi Protocols

A new bill was introduced on Wednesday by Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) that seeks to impose stringent anti-money laundering (AML) controls on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, akin to the regulations in place for traditional banks. US Senate Bill Aims to Bring DeFi Protocols Under Regulatory Framework Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) have joined forces as co-sponsors, creating a bipartisan initiative to bring the rapidly growing, yet largely unregulated, DeFi sphere under the umbrella of regulatory scrutiny. The bill, dubbed the Crypto-Asset National Security Enhancement Act of 2023, could drastically change the currently

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johnd • Jul 18, 2023, 2:44 pm EDT

Web3 Venture Funding Slumps, As AI Sector Gathers Momentum

Venture funding dedicated to Web3 startups during the second quarter has plunged by 76% in comparison to the previous year, as major funding deals have slackened considerably, according to Crunchbase data. It appears that investors are increasingly turning their attention to the rapidly growing field of AI, as well as other traditional sectors. Web3, typically associated with blockchain and cryptocurrency startups, has been hit the hardest, with startups amassing just over $1.8 billion in 322 deals during the second quarter of the year. This in stark contrast to Q2 of last year, as startups then had raked in more than

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satoshin • Aug 23, 2017, 11:53 am EDT

Bitcoin is Not Bubble Says John McAfee in Interview with RT

Cybersecurity expert John McAfee explained why Bitcoin is not a bubble. In an interview with RT, McAfee defended Bitcoin from people saying it is a Bubble stating that it is not and it will continue to grow. Known for his bold predictions that Bitcoin will reach $500,000 within three years, he’s confident that Bitcoin cannot be considered a bubble. Bitcoin is not a fiat currency Asked why the word “bubble” cannot be applied to Bitcoin, McAfee explained that Bitcoin is not a fiat currency. John McAfee, Founder of McAfee Inc. says: “Bitcoin is not a fiat currency. It costs over a thousand

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satoshin • Dec 25, 2016, 10:58 pm EST

Bitcoin’s revolution

In short, software is eating the world. Marc Andreessen Software is indeed taking over the world …and the banking system is no exception. In 2009 an innovative new technology “Bitcoin” sparked a revolution in the financial industry and does to banking what the internet has done to publishers and media. For the first time in history a decentralized worldwide network of programmable money exists. We are at the cusp of a revolution similar to the dawn of the internet. “Well, although it may be hard […] to grasp, Bitcoin represents nothing short of the digitization of trust. Bitcoin blockchain technology has

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